logo-image

Obituaries

Connie Ann Fleming Dove

Connie Ann Fleming Dove

May 27, 2021

Mrs. Connie Ann Fleming Dove, 68, of Independence Street, Tignall, GA, wife of the late Ralph David Dove, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Augusta University Medical Center. Mrs. Dove was born July 25, 1952, in Elberton, GA to Jule Andrew Fleming and Gladys Christine Shiflet Fleming. She was retired from SCT of Washington. She is survived by sons:...

Wendy Lin Wilson Henderson

Wendy Lin Wilson Henderson

May 26, 2021

Ms. Wendy Lin Wilson Henderson, 56, of Yancey Road, Arnoldsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital. Wendy was born in Paulding County on August 28, 1964, daughter of the late Jack Henry Wilson and Polly Nadene Brooks Wilson. She was previously employed as a groundskeeper with the University of Georgia. Survivors include her son, Josh...

Robert Marshall Smith

Robert Marshall Smith

May 24, 2021

Robert Marshall Smith, 36, left this life suddenly and way too soon on Monday, May 24, 2021, at his residence in Denver, Colorado, the place he has called home for the past 13 years. Born on September 18, 1984, in Athens, Georgia, Robert was raised in Elberton, Georgia with his two older siblings. He was a 2003 honor graduate of...

Christine  Louise Hendrix Fawcett

Christine Louise Hendrix Fawcett

May 21, 2021

Mrs. Christine Louise Hendrix Ganey Fawcett, 71, of Meade, Kansas, formerly of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021, at ComfortCare Home in Newton, Kansas. A native of Elberton, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Walter Lewis Hendrix and Hester Lee Payne Farmer, and step-daughter of the late Eleanor McGill Hendrix. She was an antique dealer...

Milton Clarke Dye

Milton Clarke Dye

May 21, 2021

Mr. Milton Clarke Dye, 82, of Calhoun Falls Highway, Elberton, died on Friday, May 21, 2021, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. He was twice married, first to the late Alice Helen Rice Dye and second to Kathy Lorene Johnson Dye who survives. Milton was born in Elberton on January 23, 1939, son of the late Herbert Johnson Dye, Sr. and Marion...

Frederick Judd Wheeler

Frederick Judd Wheeler

May 18, 2021

Mr. Frederick Judd Wheeler, 78, of N. West Street, Greensboro, husband of the late Brenda Elizabeth James Wheeler, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Wheeler was born in Athens on July 12, 1942, son of the late Benjamin Nathan Wheeler and Ethel Flora Martin Wheeler. He was a retired painter and carpenter,...

Peggy Jo  Medlin

Peggy Jo Medlin

May 17, 2021

Ms. Peggy Jo Medlin, 67, of Elberton Hwy., Tignall, GA passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Pruitt Health of Washington. Ms. Medlin was born April 15, 1954 in Jacksonville, FL to John Taylor Medlin and Mable Ruth Swearingen Starr. She was a member of Lincolnton United Methodist Church and was an teaching assistant for special needs children. She is...

Kenneth John Ward

Kenneth John Ward

May 16, 2021

Mr. Kenneth John “Kenny” Ward, 66, of William Smith Road, Elberton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Mr. Ward was born in Elberton on October 9, 1954, son of the late Robert Clay Ward and Tommie Jean Gaines Ward. He was a member of Vans Creek Baptist Church and a retired spreader from Gip’s Manufacturing Company...

James  Edward  Maxwell

James Edward Maxwell

May 15, 2021

Mr. James Edward Maxwell, 76, of Curt Bailey Rd. Hartwell, GA passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Maxwell was born June 28, 1944 in Charleston, SC to Donald Lee Maxwell and Margaret Smith Maxwell. He was a retired upholster, an U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and he attended River of Life Church. He is survived...

Thomas E. Wallis

Thomas E. Wallis

May 9, 2021

Thomas Edgus Wallis, 83, passed on May 9, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospice House surrounded by his immediate family. A native of Elberton, Georgia, Thomas was the husband of Patricia Winchester Wallis, the father of Charles Wallis, and the son of the late Col. John P. and Gladys Wallis.He was predeceased by his brothers John Wallis Jr., George “Butch” Wallis,...

Wayne Whitehead

Wayne Whitehead

May 6, 2021

Mr. Wayne Whitehead, 70, of Elberton, Georgia, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021. Mr. Whitehead was a veteran of the United States Army.He served his country in the Vietnam War, and was a Purple Heart recipient.Wayne enjoyed working with plants and landscaping projects, and definitely had a “green thumb.”He also enjoyed spending time reading. Wayne is survived by his daughter,...

George Lewis Allen

George Lewis Allen

May 6, 2021

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me...

Richard Edmunds

Richard Edmunds

May 5, 2021

Mr. Richard Edmunds, 85, of Elberton, husband of the late Betty Joan Edwards Brooks Edmunds, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville. Mr. Edmunds was born April 22, 1936 in Appling, GA to Thornton Edmunds and Inez Blanchard Edmunds. He was retired from the City of Elberton Water Treatment Plant. He is survived by...

Loyce Callena Adams Malcom

Loyce Callena Adams Malcom

May 4, 2021

Mrs. Loyce Callena Adams Malcom, age 104, of Adams Duncan Road, Hull, died on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Comer Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Malcom was born in Moultrie, Georgia, daughter of the late James Carlton Adams and Maude Keanum Adams. She was a homemaker who embodied every trait of a gracious southern woman. From her excellent baking and...

Helen Marie Phillips Garner

Helen Marie Phillips Garner

Apr 30, 2021

Mrs. Helen Marie Phillips Garner, 68, of Moon Road, Bowman, wife of 51 years to Charles Ray Garner, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 30, 2021, at her residence. Helen was born in Elberton on November 26, 1952, daughter of the late Jonah Baxter Phillips and Chester White Phillips, and retired from the State of Georgia Department...

Arnoldean Bradford

Arnoldean Bradford

Apr 29, 2021

Easley, SC – Mr. Arnoldean Bradford, age 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 29, 2021. Mr. Bradford was born in Elbert County, Georgia on June 8, 1935 and was the son of the late Collie Bradford and Hazel Partain. He was a loving husband to Joyce Phillips Bradford. Survivors include his wife of 62 years...

Eddie Pope Findley

Eddie Pope Findley

Apr 28, 2021

Mr. Eddie Pope Findley, 65, of Bond Ave., Canon, GA passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021at his home. Mr. Findley was born August 14, 1955 in Royston, GA to Pope Findley and Lucille Alewine Findley. He was a former truck driver and equipment operator in the construction industry. He is survived by his brother Ben Findley of Canon, GA. Memorial...

Gilda Faye Gortney Guest

Gilda Faye Gortney Guest

Apr 27, 2021

Mrs. Gilda Faye Gortney Guest, 73, wife of 53 years to Mayor Larry L. Guest, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at her residence on Lake Forest Drive. Gilda was born in Cordele on April 21, 1948, daughter of the late Shelby Clyde “Blackie” Gortney and Agnes Juanita Acree Gortney. She worked...

Angela Jean Henry

Angela Jean Henry

Apr 27, 2021

Angela Jean Henry died April 27, 2021, at her home in Royston, Georgia No services will be held at this time. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is assisting the family.

Evelyn Lee Dixon

Evelyn Lee Dixon

Apr 26, 2021

Mrs. Evelyn Lee Dixon, 82, of Washington Highway, Elberton, wife of the late James Albert Dixon, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center. Evelyn was born in Elberton on December 27, 1938, daughter of the late Roscoe Lee Dixon and Nancy Virginia Lykins Dixon. She was a 1956 graduate of Elbert County High School and...

Share by: